Mangaluru, Apr 21, 2018: The Dakshina Kannada and Udupi District Muslim Central Committee has demanded the resignation of Jammu Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti for her failure to effectively tackle the Kathua rape and murder case.

Speaking to reporters here on April 21, Saturday, Haji Mohammad Masood, President of the Committee said as a woman, a mother and sister the CM should have taken this issue seriously and should have initiated stern action against those who tried to hush up the crime instead of resorting to politics over the issue.

He also stated that the two ministers who reported defended the incident should also be disqualified as MLAs. Those found guilty in the Kathua and Unnao case should get death penalty, he demanded